The Defense Security Cooperation Agency is the central agency that synchronizes global security cooperation programs, funding, and efforts across the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, the State Department, combatant commands (COCOMs), the armed services, and U.S. industry.

The DSCA plays a pivotal role in the coordination and delivery of security assistance and security cooperation by aligning the priorities of the U.S. government, international partners, and the defense industry.